unsigned
|un/signed|
B2
/ʌnˈsaɪnd/
(sign)
indication or mark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsigned' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sign' from Latin 'signare', meaning 'to mark'.
Historical Evolution
'signare' transformed into the Old French word 'signer', and eventually became the modern English word 'sign'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unsigned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sign' meant 'to mark or seal', and 'unsigned' has consistently meant 'not marked or sealed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a signature or not signed.
The document was unsigned, so it was not legally binding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41